Boks brace for Test-match intensity, physicality
Captain Siya Kolisi and his World Cup-winning Springboks will return to the international stage in Pretoria on Friday against Georgia in conditions far removed from what they would have wished for.
All-rugby talk show to be launched for Lions tour
Veteran British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs, the player of the series against the Springboks in 1997, along with Mark Keohane and The MoneyMan will host an all-rugby talk show for the duration of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Lions-Sharks kick-off time altered to avoid soccer overlap
Kick-off in the Lions series match between the Sharks and British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park next Wednesday has been brought forward by an hour.
Ex-Blitzbok succeeds Wessels as Rebels boss
The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that former Springbok Sevens player Kevin Foote has been elevated to permanent head coach for 2022 and beyond.
Watch: Roos drags Hendrikse with him over the tryline
Take a look at how Western Province No 8 Evan Roos savagely stormed over the tryline with Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse stuck on his back in an unsuccessful tackle attempt.
Halfpenny set for Test milestone
Fullback Leigh Halpenny will earn his 100th Test cap while five uncapped players will make their international debuts when Wales face Canada in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ox Nche: The only thing I had was hope and hard work
Ox Nche says he never lost hope of a second Springbok cap, and it was hard work that has earned him another opportunity to represent South Africa.
RIP Neels Liebel
John Smit has paid tribute to Neels Liebel after learning that the former Springbok strength and conditioning coach had passed away.
Kolbe’s a magician, says Bok teammate
Cobus Reinach says Cheslin Kolbe’s unpredictability not only elevates the teams he plays for, but also helps opposing players to improve their game, write MARIETTE ADAMS.
Reinach: No time for trip down RWC memory lane
Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says now is not the time for the Springboks to reflect on and bask in the glory of their 2019 World Cup triumph because their focus needs to be on the Tests against Georgia and the British & Irish Lions, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
